Tuesday, June 21, 2016
FOCUS Coordinator, Howard Brown Health
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Gilead FOCUS project aims to expand HIV, HCV, and HBV opt-out testing in primary care, and disseminate the best practices and findings of the project. The FOCUS Coordinator will manage the dissemination efforts of the proposed project and will be the lead contact and motivator for Medical Assistants carrying out opt-out testing. The Coordinator will work with the Evaluator to submit all data for this project, lead dissemination efforts as the head contributor on the creation of conference abstracts highlighting Howard Brown’s outcomes and best practices, work with medical and billing personnel to develop ownership over project outcomes and implement ongoing training modules, and ensure trainings are consistently available for staff on documentation of project activities.
The Gilead FOCUS project aims to expand HIV, HCV, and HBV opt-out testing in primary care, and disseminate the best practices and findings of the project. The FOCUS Coordinator will manage the dissemination efforts of the proposed project and will be the lead contact and motivator for Medical Assistants carrying out opt-out testing. The Coordinator will work with the Evaluator to submit all data for this project, lead dissemination efforts as the head contributor on the creation of conference abstracts highlighting Howard Brown’s outcomes and best practices, work with medical and billing personnel to develop ownership over project outcomes and implement ongoing training modules, and ensure trainings are consistently available for staff on documentation of project activities.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Compile data to meet reporting requirements for FOCUS – HIV and HCV Screening project in conjunction with HIV/STI Evaluator.
• Collaborate with FOCUS medical assistant to expand current opt-out testing to new clinics, including Howard Brown Clark, Howard Brown 63rd Street, and other expansion sites on the south and west sides of Chicago.
• Develop and facilitate additional trainings to increase the number of providers and Medical Assistants (MAs) familiar with opt-out scripts when offering patient screenings.
• Collaborate with Howard Brown Health providers, medical assistants, and marketing staff to create marketing materials and clinic based handouts that provide clearly defined information on risk behaviors, symptoms, and characteristics of HIV, HBV, and HCV.
• Collaborate with the Associate Director of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Chief Operations Officer to develop a strategy to disseminate best practices and communicate Howard Brown’s clinical approach to opt-out testing to providers, academic faculty, policy makers, patients, public health administrators, and other necessary staff members and community stakeholders. This will include journal submissions, conference abstracts, webinars, and other relevant publications.
• Collaborate with Director of Sexual and Reproductive Health, program staff, clinical leadership staff, and the Howard Brown Health Research Department to develop and coordinate data analysis for abstracts and research-related publications pertaining to topics related to sexual and reproductive health and wellness.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Compile data to meet reporting requirements for FOCUS – HIV and HCV Screening project in conjunction with HIV/STI Evaluator.
• Collaborate with FOCUS medical assistant to expand current opt-out testing to new clinics, including Howard Brown Clark, Howard Brown 63rd Street, and other expansion sites on the south and west sides of Chicago.
• Develop and facilitate additional trainings to increase the number of providers and Medical Assistants (MAs) familiar with opt-out scripts when offering patient screenings.
• Collaborate with Howard Brown Health providers, medical assistants, and marketing staff to create marketing materials and clinic based handouts that provide clearly defined information on risk behaviors, symptoms, and characteristics of HIV, HBV, and HCV.
• Collaborate with the Associate Director of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Chief Operations Officer to develop a strategy to disseminate best practices and communicate Howard Brown’s clinical approach to opt-out testing to providers, academic faculty, policy makers, patients, public health administrators, and other necessary staff members and community stakeholders. This will include journal submissions, conference abstracts, webinars, and other relevant publications.
• Collaborate with Director of Sexual and Reproductive Health, program staff, clinical leadership staff, and the Howard Brown Health Research Department to develop and coordinate data analysis for abstracts and research-related publications pertaining to topics related to sexual and reproductive health and wellness.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Required:
• Bachelors degree in public health or related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Experience with compiling and disseminating data through abstract and poster preparation.
• Experience working with electronic health records systems and surveillance data
• Strong computer background and analytical abilities
• Ability to analyze data, produce technical reports, and establish and maintain effective relationships with persons contacted in the course of work in relation to the FOCUS project.
• Sensitivity to and experience working with diverse individuals, communities, agencies, and organizations
• This position requires knowledge and use of SAS, SQL, Microsoft Access and Excel, and Crystal Reports XI. Knowledge of Stata, SPSS, and/or other statistical. Data analysis software/programs also preferred.
• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience disseminating outcomes and best practices in the form of abstracts and presentations at conferences, webinar series and other forums
• Excellent organizational skills
Required:
• Bachelors degree in public health or related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Experience with compiling and disseminating data through abstract and poster preparation.
• Experience working with electronic health records systems and surveillance data
• Strong computer background and analytical abilities
• Ability to analyze data, produce technical reports, and establish and maintain effective relationships with persons contacted in the course of work in relation to the FOCUS project.
• Sensitivity to and experience working with diverse individuals, communities, agencies, and organizations
• This position requires knowledge and use of SAS, SQL, Microsoft Access and Excel, and Crystal Reports XI. Knowledge of Stata, SPSS, and/or other statistical. Data analysis software/programs also preferred.
• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience disseminating outcomes and best practices in the form of abstracts and presentations at conferences, webinar series and other forums
• Excellent organizational skills
Preferred:
• Completion of a master’s degree program in public health or related discipline from an accredited college or university, preferably with training in epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics and/or health informatics
• A minimum of (2) years previous HIV/STI Prevention related experience
• Completion of a master’s degree program in public health or related discipline from an accredited college or university, preferably with training in epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics and/or health informatics
• A minimum of (2) years previous HIV/STI Prevention related experience
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Thursday, May 19, 2016
3 positions at Stroger Hospital
PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ANALYST
Job Number: 00119203
Grade: 20
Job Posting: May 12, 2016, 7:39:52 AM
Closing Date: Jun 2, 2016, 11:59:00 PM
Starting Salary: COMPETITIVE SALARY
Organization: Health and Hospital Systems
Job Summary Location: Stroger Hospital
Department: County Care/Managed Care
Under the direction of the Manager of Quality and Credentialing, proactively facilitates clinical performance improvement initiatives across the CountyCare network to improve health care services and outcomes for members. Works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to generate meaningful, actionable, results-driven quality improvement. Tracks progress and communicates project status on a regular basis and supports team efforts to achieve targets. Acts as a positive agent for change.
This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCHHS Personnel Rules.
HEALTH PLAN QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ANALYST
Job Number: 00119213
Grade: 20
Job Posting: May 11, 2016, 2:41:04 PM
Closing Date: Jun 01, 2016, 11:59:00 PM
Starting Salary: COMPETITIVE SALARY
Collective Bargaining Unit: NONE
Organization: Health and Hospital Systems
Job Summary Location: Stroger Hospital
Department: County Care/Managed Care
The Health Plan Quality Improvement Analyst works collaboratively with CountyCare leadership and business intelligence teams in collecting and analyzing data to generate meaningful, actionable reports and improvement initiatives. Interprets data from the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) and Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) survey, identifying gaps in performance to benchmarks. Develops and reviews qualitative and quantitative analyses and studies for statistical methodology and inclusion in State mandated performance improvement projects. Prepares data presentations for a variety of audiences.
This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCHHS Personnel Rules.
Quality Assessment Coordinator
Job Number :00118732
Job Posting: May 11, 2016, 3:39:52 PM
Closing Date: May 25, 2016, 11:59:00 PM
Collective Bargaining Unit: None
Posting Salary: Competitive Salary
Organization: Health and Hospital Systems
Job Summary Location: Stroger Hospital
Department: County Care/Managed Care
Under the direction of the Quality Manager, supports the development and implementation of health plan quality improvement initiatives, audits, and investigations; assists in resolving deficiencies in quality, regulatory and accreditation standards within CountyCare/Managed Care. Interacts with a diverse range of clinical and administrative professionals, resolves complex issues and performs data analytic and reporting activities to ensure CountyCare member care is coordinated and managed appropriately.
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Research Coordinator - Marquette University
Research Coordinator for a federal qualitative research project investigating the well-being of caregivers of adults with spinal cord injury across a variety of demographic and socioeconomic groups. The position is full time and, while based at Shriners Hospitals for Children in Chicago, the coordinator will be an employee of Marquette University. The position runs through September 2017.
The Research Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing recruitment, data collection and management, and contributing to analysis and dissemination activities. We are seeking a candidate with a Master’s degree in a related field or 3 years of equivalent research experience. Experiences with qualitative interviewing as well as serving veterans and families living with disabilities are highly desired.
Please see the attached early draft of a job description (subject to change) and feel free to forward along to colleagues and associates!
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, and list of three references to Susan Ryerson Espino, PhD, Associate Investigator, sryersonespino@shrinenet.org. Formal application through Marquette University will be required once posted.
Position Overview
Research Coordinator for a newly funded federal qualitative project investigating the well-being of caregivers of adults with spinal cord injury across a variety of demographic and socioeconomic groups. Participants will be recruited from four rehabilitation hospitals in the Chicagoland area. The position is full time and, while based at Shriners Hospital in Chicago, the coordinator will be an employee of Marquette University.
The Research Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of this project, including project start-up activities (i.e., preparation of the study protocol and measurement tools for the Institutional Review Board), participant recruitment, data collection and analyses, and data dissemination. This person will work independently and will be expected to contribute to the development of scientific manuscripts, conference abstracts, and grant proposals. In addition, this individual will be responsible for supervising Recruitment Coordinators at the other three hospital sites. Taken together, the Research Coordinator will have the ability to function independently as he/she will have the authority to make independent decisions.
Essential Functions
| Assist with preparation of the initial Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission as well as annual continuation reports. |
Coordinate and execute participant recruitment, including making decisions about how to effectively outreach to the target population. Related to this, the individual will supervise the three recruitment coordinators at the other three participating sites.
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Manage the collection of qualitative and quantitative data, including consenting participants and conducting interviews.
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Contribute to the analyses of qualitative and quantitative data, including making decisions about coding classifications.
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Contribute to the dissemination of data, including independent and team preparation of scientific manuscripts and abstracts for scientific professional meetings.
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Contribute to the writing and preparation of applications for continuation funding.
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Contribute to the translation of findings into points of intervention.
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Organize annual advisory board meetings for key stakeholders, including devising a system for incorporating feedback of both the professional and consumer members.
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Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested.
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Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with preparation of reports to the funder (Department of Defense)
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Functional and Technical Competencies
· Strong communication and analytical skills
· Thorough knowledge of scientific method and research processes
· Ability to implement research projects
· Must be willing to work flexible hours as necessary
Education/Training and Certification, Licensure, Registration Requirements
· Master’s degree in a related field or 3 years of equivalent research experience
Experience
· Master’s degree in a related field or 3 years of equivalent research experience
Environment and/or Physical Factors
· Conduct off-site recruitment and data collection based on the needs of research participants; may need to go to other performance sites and/or community locations to accomplish this.
Desired Qualifications
· Experience with or familiarity with research conducted with caregivers and/or individuals with spinal cord injury.
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